Royals closer Joakim Soria is uncomfortable with his nickname and would like to drop it. Soria said that "The Mexicutioner" has a negative connotation, particularly given the drug violence racking his homeland. He is from Monclova in the northern state of Coahuila. "It's been really bad in Mexico right now," he said. "There are a lot of guns in Mexico. It's out of control right now. "If I can change the mindset of the people, change the nickname or just take it out. It's not a big deal. I think it's a smart move. I think about my people."